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      Adèle Romany Paintings: The Top 37 Most Famous, Ranked

      Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 39 works by Adèle Romany in our catalogue

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      The most famous Adèle Romany painting is Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795); the original is in the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.. Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) and Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) are numbers two and three. Out of the 39 works by Adèle Romany in our catalogue, these are the 37 most famous, ranked, each with its year and museum, so you can choose the painting to order.

      1769 – 1846, Paris Neoclassicism Most works: Library-museum of the Comédie-Française
      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795) by Adèle Romany1. Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou 1795 Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) by Adèle Romany2. Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow 1811 Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) by Adèle Romany3. Portrait of a Young Woman 1804

      Top 10 Adèle Romany paintings, ranked

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      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795) by Adèle Romany

      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou

      1795 · Oil · National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

      The gaze of the sitter meets us in Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou, a work that captures a quiet, creative pause. Painted by Adèle Romany around 1795, the portrait presents a woman poised amidst the tools of her intellect and expression. She exists in a moment of stillness, her presence defined by the delicate textures of her attire and the objects that surround her.

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      Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) by Adèle Romany

      Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow

      1811 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

      In this portrait from 1811, we find ourselves in the private, composed space of Madame Coury, the widow Duhamel. She is seated with a quiet dignity, her presence defined by a sense of refined status and the stillness of a life lived with intention. The composition is a three-quarter length arrangement, positioning her slightly off-center to create a balanced, natural poise. A deep forest green gown anchors the figure, its…

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      Portrait of a Young Woman (1804) by Adèle Romany

      Portrait of a Young Woman

      1804 · Oil On Canvas · Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris

      The artwork titled Portrait of a Young Woman is a portrait painted by Adèle Romany. Created in 1804, this oil on canvas work belongs to the genre of portraiture. The subject of the painting is a single young woman, depicted in a full-length vertical composition.

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      Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791) by Adèle Romany

      Portrait of Julie Candeille

      1791 · Oil On Canvas

      In Portrait of Julie Candeille, Adèle Romany employs a formal, neoclassical arrangement to present the subject in a medium close-up. The figure is contained within an oval vignette, a choice that creates a sense of depth and focuses the viewer's attention on the sitter. This geometric structure provides a controlled boundary against a soft, atmospheric background of dark greenery. The composition balances the organic fluidity of the subject with this…

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      Portrait of a Young Harpist (1795) by Adèle Romany

      Portrait of a Young Harpist

      1795 · Oil On Canvas · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Lille

      The air in the room feels heavy with the scent of old wood and the quiet anticipation of a single note. A young woman sits poised, her body angled toward the left as her fingers prepare to brush against the vertical strings of a harp. The warm, reddish-brown wood of the instrument catches the light, creating a soft glow that contrasts against the deep, muted teal of the background. She…

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      Portrait of a woman (1795) by Adèle Romany

      Portrait of a woman

      1795 · Oil On Canvas · Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris

      The Portrait of a woman by Adèle Romany captures a single, quiet moment from 1795. This bust-length composition is set within an oval format, focusing the viewer's attention on the presence of the sitter. The subject is an elegant and intimate young woman, her likeness emerging from a dark, muted background that recedes into shadow.

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      Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois (1795) by Adèle Romany

      Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois

      1795 · Oil

      In this oval-format portrait, we encounter Amélie-Justine Pontois in a moment of quiet poise. The composition, captured in a three-quarter view, positions her with a gentle sense of movement that avoids the stiffness often found in formal commissions of the era. She is rendered with a soft, luminous quality, her skin tones warming against a background of atmospheric greys and deep, nebulous shadows. There is a certain stillness here, a…

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      Charles-Antoine d'Artenay (1792) by Adèle Romany

      Charles-Antoine d'Artenay

      1792 · Oil On Canvas · Château de Versailles, Versailles

      The man sits in a quiet, oval frame, caught in a moment of stillness. He is a figure of the late eighteenth century, draped in the heavy, tactile weight of a dark coat. A crisp white cravat provides a sharp, bright break against the warmth of his skin and the earthy tones of his attire. Light falls from the upper left, carving the geometry of his face with a gentle…

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      Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois (1800) by Adèle Romany

      Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois

      1800 · Oil

      The air feels still, as if the world has paused to allow this couple a moment of private repose. Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois lean toward one another, their connection felt through the gentle tilt of their heads and the soft drape of a shawl. She rests her arm upon his shoulder, a gesture of quiet intimacy that speaks of a shared life lived in the calm of a changing era.…

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      A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family (1804) by Adèle Romany

      A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family

      1804 · Oil On Canvas · Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

      The scene unfolds within the quiet tension of "A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family," an oil on canvas work that captures a fleeting moment of domestic hesitation. Adèle Romany brings this intimate gathering to life, freezing a single instance of social grace and youthful uncertainty. The figures are suspended in a poised, formal arrangement that suggests the weight of expectation hanging in the…

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      Adèle Romany paintings ranked 11 to 37

      11Presumed self-portrait (1799) by Adèle RomanyPresumed self-portrait1799 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen Choose a size from $195 →
      12Young lovers playing the lyre (1802) by Adèle RomanyYoung lovers playing the lyre1802 Order a hand-painted copy from $195 →
      13Portrait of Jeanne-Marie Mercier, the artist's mother (1799) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Jeanne-Marie Mercier, the artist's mother1799 · Musee Baron Martin Order this painting from $170 →
      14Portrait of Justine-Louise Mercier, aunt of the artist (1798) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Justine-Louise Mercier, aunt of the artist1798 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      15Louis Jean-Baptiste Étienne Vigée (1800) by Adèle RomanyLouis Jean-Baptiste Étienne Vigée1800 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      16Portrait de Mme Thénard (1800) by Adèle RomanyPortrait de Mme Thénard1800 · Carnavalet Museum Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      17Full-length Portrait of a Young Lady Seated in a Landscape (1805) by Adèle RomanyFull-length Portrait of a Young Lady Seated in a Landscape1805 · Musée Grobet-Labadié Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      18Portrait of a Lady at a Pianoforte (1808) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of a Lady at a Pianoforte1808 · Museum of Fine Arts Choose a size from $170 →
      19portrait of Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot (1807) by Adèle Romanyportrait of Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot1807 Order this painting from $170 →
      20Joseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar (1808) by Adèle RomanyJoseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar1808 · Museum of Fine Arts Order this painting from $170 →
      21Portrait of Emilie Leverd (1808) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Emilie Leverd1808 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française Choose a size from $170 →
      22Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine (1812) by Adèle RomanyMlle Raucourt as Agrippine1812 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française Order this painting from $170 →
      23Portrait of Joseph Souberbielle (1814) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Joseph Souberbielle1814 Choose a size from $195 →
      24Portrait of mademoiselle A.P. (1806) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of mademoiselle A.P.1806 · Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai Choose a size from $170 →
      25Portrait of Antoine Valedau (1809) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Antoine Valedau1809 · Musée Fabre Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      26Portrait of Alphonse de Chavanges (1812) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Alphonse de Chavanges1812 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      27Portrait of Michael Kelly (1810) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Michael Kelly1810 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      28Portrait of Fleury (1818) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Fleury1818 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      29The Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack (1815) by Adèle RomanyThe Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack1815 · Château de Versailles Order this painting from $170 →
      30Portrait of Aglaé-Constance Boudard in red velvet dress (1815) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Aglaé-Constance Boudard in red velvet dress1815 Order this painting from $170 →
      31Portrait of Amélie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie (1818) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Amélie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie1818 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      32Portrait de Zoé Prévost, de l'Opéra-Comique (1830) by Adèle RomanyPortrait de Zoé Prévost, de l'Opéra-Comique1830 · Musée Magnin Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      33Mlle Prévost de l’Opéra Comique (1830) by Adèle RomanyMlle Prévost de l’Opéra Comique1830 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      34The Flight from the Village Fire (1833) by Adèle RomanyThe Flight from the Village Fire1833 Order this painting from $220 →
      35Portrait of Voltaire (1836) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Voltaire1836 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française Choose a size from $170 →
      36Baptiste cadet (1832) by Adèle RomanyBaptiste cadet1832 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française Choose a size from $170 →
      37Portrait of Auguste Vestris (1793) by Adèle RomanyPortrait of Auguste Vestris1793 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →

      Adèle Romany paintings by period

      Early Period

      1791 – 1798 · 7 works in this list
      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795), Adèle Romany #1 Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou 1795 · National Museum of Women in the Arts Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791), Adèle Romany #4 Portrait of Julie Candeille 1791 Portrait of a Young Harpist (1795), Adèle Romany #5 Portrait of a Young Harpist 1795 · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille Portrait of a woman (1795), Adèle Romany #6 Portrait of a woman 1795 · Musée Jacquemart-André Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois (1795), Adèle Romany #7 Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois 1795

      Mature Period

      1799 – 1833 · 28 works in this list
      Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811), Adèle Romany #2 Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow 1811 · Nationalmuseum Portrait of a Young Woman (1804), Adèle Romany #3 Portrait of a Young Woman 1804 · Musée Marmottan Monet Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois (1800), Adèle Romany #9 Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois 1800 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family (1804), Adèle Romany #10 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family 1804 · Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Presumed self-portrait (1799), Adèle Romany #11 Presumed self-portrait 1799 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen

      Adèle Romany paintings by subject

      The four most frequent subjects in this ranking, with the top painting for each.

      Woman 24 works

      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795), Adèle Romany #1 Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou 1795 · National Museum of Women in the Arts Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811), Adèle Romany #2 Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow 1811 · Nationalmuseum Portrait of a Young Woman (1804), Adèle Romany #3 Portrait of a Young Woman 1804 · Musée Marmottan Monet Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791), Adèle Romany #4 Portrait of Julie Candeille 1791

      Man 14 works

      Charles-Antoine d'Artenay (1792), Adèle Romany #8 Charles-Antoine d'Artenay 1792 · Château de Versailles Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois (1800), Adèle Romany #9 Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois 1800 Young lovers playing the lyre (1802), Adèle Romany #12 Young lovers playing the lyre 1802 Louis Jean-Baptiste Étienne Vigée (1800), Adèle Romany #15 Louis Jean-Baptiste Étienne Vigée 1800

      White dress 6 works

      Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois (1795), Adèle Romany #7 Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois 1795 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family (1804), Adèle Romany #10 A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family 1804 · Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Portrait of mademoiselle A.P. (1806), Adèle Romany #24 Portrait of mademoiselle A.P. 1806 · Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai Portrait of Amélie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie (1818), Adèle Romany #31 Portrait of Amélie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie 1818

      White cravat 6 works

      Joseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar (1808), Adèle Romany #20 Joseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar 1808 · Museum of Fine Arts Portrait of Antoine Valedau (1809), Adèle Romany #25 Portrait of Antoine Valedau 1809 · Musée Fabre The Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack (1815), Adèle Romany #29 The Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack 1815 · Château de Versailles Portrait of Voltaire (1836), Adèle Romany #35 Portrait of Voltaire 1836 · Library-museum of the Comédie-Française

      Museums holding Adèle Romany's originals

      The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

      Museum City Works by Adèle Romany Paintings from this list
      Library-museum of the Comédie-Française Paris 5 Portrait of Emilie Leverd, Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine, Portrait of Fleury
      Château de Versailles, VersaillesChâteau de Versailles Versailles 2 Charles-Antoine d'Artenay, The Marquis de Romance Mesmon's snack
      Museum of Fine Arts, BostonMuseum of Fine Arts Boston 2 Portrait of a Lady at a Pianoforte, Joseph-Dominique Fabry Garat Playing a Lyre Guitar
      National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.National Museum of Women in the Arts Washington, D.C. 1 Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou
      Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 1 Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow
      Musée Marmottan Monet, ParisMusée Marmottan Monet Paris 1 Portrait of a Young Woman
      Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, LillePalais des Beaux-Arts de Lille Lille 1 Portrait of a Young Harpist
      Musée Jacquemart-André, ParisMusée Jacquemart-André Paris 1 Portrait of a woman

      Adèle Romany by decade: the top painting of each

      Works per decade

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      Adèle Romany paintings: common questions

      What is the most famous painting by Adèle Romany?Show answer

      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou (1795), National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., ranks first, followed by Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow (1811) and Portrait of a Young Woman (1804).

      What was Adèle Romany's age when Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou was painted?Show answer

      Adèle Romany was 26: Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou is dated 1795, and Adèle Romany was born in 1769.

      Which are the top 10 Adèle Romany paintings?Show answer

      Portrait of an Artist, Traditionally Identified as Mademoiselle Halbou, Madame Coury, Duhamel Widow, Portrait of a Young Woman, Portrait of Julie Candeille, Portrait of a Young Harpist, Portrait of a woman, Portrait of Amélie-Justine Pontois, Charles-Antoine d'Artenay, Portrait of Amélie-Justine and Charles-Édouard Pontois and A young person hesitating to play the piano in front of her family. Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.

      How many works by Adèle Romany do you list?Show answer

      39 works by Adèle Romany are in our catalogue, dated 1791 to 1836.

      Where are the original Adèle Romany paintings kept?Show answer

      Mainly in Library-museum of the Comédie-Française (Paris), Château de Versailles (Versailles) and Museum of Fine Arts (Boston). See the museum table above for the full list.

      Which period produced Adèle Romany's most famous paintings?Show answer

      In 1800s: 13 of the 37 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Portrait of a Young Woman.

      Which are the earliest and latest famous Adèle Romany paintings?Show answer

      Earliest on this page: Portrait of Julie Candeille (1791). Latest: Portrait of Voltaire (1836).

      What are the main subjects of Adèle Romany's paintings?Show answer

      Among the 37 paintings ranked here: Woman (24), Man (14) and White dress (6).

      What medium are most Adèle Romany originals in?Show answer

      Oil On Canvas, for 29 of the 37 paintings ranked here.

      Which movement is Adèle Romany associated with?Show answer

      Neoclassicism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.

      Which Adèle Romany originals are at the Library-museum of the Comédie-Française?Show answer

      The Library-museum of the Comédie-Française, Paris holds 5 of the paintings ranked here, including Portrait of Emilie Leverd, Mlle Raucourt as Agrippine and Portrait of Fleury.

      Can I order a Adèle Romany reproduction?Show answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.

      About the artist: Adèle Romany

      Adèle de Romance (Adèle Romanée): A Life in Miniature and Portraiture

      Adèle de Romance, also known as Adèle Romany or Adèle Romanée (December 7, 1769 – June 6, 1846), was a highly regarded French painter specializing in miniatures and portraits. Her career spanned several decades of significant social and political change in France, and she successfully navigated the art world while adapting her name and artistic presentation to reflect evolving circumstances.

      Early Life and Artistic Training

      • Birth and Legitimation: Born Jeanne Marie Mercier in Paris, Adèle was initially recognized as an illegitimate child. In 1778, at age eight, she was legitimized by her father, Godefroy V, Marquis de Romance, brother of the writer Germain-Hyacinthe de Romance, from this point adopting the name Adèle de Romance.
      • Formal Education: She received formal artistic training under Jean-Baptiste Regnault, a prominent French history painter and academician. This foundational education provided her with a strong understanding of drawing, composition, and color theory – essential skills for both miniature painting and portraiture.
      • Marriage to François Antoine Romany: In 1790, Adèle married fellow miniature painter François Antoine Romany. While their marriage eventually ended in divorce, it significantly influenced her early career as she often exhibited under his surname, "Romany."

      Artistic Style and Notable Works

      • Specialization: Adèle de Romance’s artistic focus centered on miniatures and portraits, particularly those depicting individuals involved in the performing arts. This niche allowed her to cultivate a clientele within Parisian theatrical and musical circles.
      • Exhibitions at the Paris Salon: From 1793 to 1808, she exhibited her works under the name "Romany," and subsequently from 1808 to 1833 as “Romanée.” She presented a substantial body of work over forty years, demonstrating consistent artistic output.
      • Notable Works:
        • Portrait of Auguste Vestris: This piece, housed at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, exemplifies her skill in capturing likeness and character.
        • Self-portrait with her children (1800): A poignant depiction showcasing both artistic talent and familial life.
        • Portraits of Mlle Raucourt and Mlle Emilie Leverd: These portraits, exhibited at various Salons, further solidified her reputation for capturing the essence of theatrical personalities.
      • Artistic Characteristics: Her miniatures are known for their delicate detail, refined color palettes, and ability to convey a sense of personality within a small format. Her larger portraits demonstrate a similar attention to detail and an understanding of light and shadow.

      Recognition and Historical Significance

      • Gold Medal of the Jury (1808): This prestigious award recognized her artistic merit and contributed to her standing within the French art establishment.
      • Influence on Other Artists: While not a revolutionary figure, Adèle de Romance’s consistent production of high-quality miniatures and portraits helped maintain the popularity of these genres during a period when larger historical paintings were gaining prominence.
      • Representation of Performing Arts: Her focus on portraying actors, actresses, and musicians provides valuable visual documentation of Parisian theatrical life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Comédie-Française holds a significant collection of her works due to this specialization.
      • Financial Acumen: Beyond her artistic pursuits, Adèle demonstrated business savvy through financial speculations during periods of political upheaval, showcasing an entrepreneurial spirit uncommon for women artists of the time.

      Legacy and Rediscovery

      Adèle de Romance’s work received limited critical attention after her death in 1846. However, recent scholarship and a retrospective exhibition at the Jean-Honoré-Fragonard Museum in Grasse (scheduled for 2025) are contributing to a renewed appreciation of her artistic contributions. Her legacy lies not only in her skillful execution but also in her ability to capture the spirit of a vibrant cultural scene and navigate a complex historical landscape as a successful female artist.

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